Ron's Amazing Stories

On it is all about the kids, sort of. Our featured story comes from the pen of Oscar Wilde who was not known for writing children stories. We have the classic short story The Happy Prince and I think it’s pretty good. Also, we have a story from Rodney about Green Eyes, and we present another Our Amazing Stories about the Oxford English Dictionary. If you think that sounds a bit boring I assure you it’s not. A real Scrabble player's dream, but I tell you you’re going to love it. Featured Story - The Happy Prince Our featured story is a classic from the novel The Happy Prince And Other Tales by Oscar Wilde. The first printing of this book was in May 1888. In a town full of suffering poor people, a swallow who was left behind after his flock flew off to Egypt for the winter meets the statue of the late Happy Prince. Our story is The Happy Prince and is a classic reading done by the great David Sweeney-Bear.  Other Stories Include - The Sapphire Theft, Fractured Spirits, Two Big Green Eyes, The Happy Prince, and Our Amazing Stories: The Oxford English Dictionary. Program Note: If you want to visit the follow the link. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On we really don’t have any kind of theme this time. We will review a fantasy novel on Audible, and on These Are Your Stories we have orbs and then head to Mumbai, India. Our featured story is a pretty good one from the OTR series Escape. It is a bit on the creepy side but tells the story of Pollack and his encounters with the Porroh Man. So why not press that play button and enjoy the ride.  Featured Story - Pollock And The Porroh Man Our featured story was originally written by H.G. Wells. It appeared in his short story collection The Plattner Story And Others published in April of 1896. It takes place in a swampy village on the lagoon river near the Turner Peninsula in Southern Sierra Leone. This is when Pollock had his first encounter with the Porroh Man. It would not be his last. The story is titled Pollock and the Porroh Man and what we will hear is an adaptation of the story from the classic OTR series Escape. It first aired on October 29, 1947. Other Stories Include - Man In The Back Seat, Black Sand Baron, The Water Orb, Scary Figure At Night, Navy Ghost Man, and Pollock And The Porroh Man Program Links: Debra Gnockland asked about how to find information about property use. Here is the link I spoke about to .  Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On this time we feature a science fiction biased show. We have a detective story from a distant space colony and a UAP adventure from Texas that I found riveting! Then we head back out into space with a story about a lost astronaut. We end the show with a brand new Johnny Is It True that is all about Area 51. So please press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Cave Of NightOur featured story comes from the OTR series X-Minus one and is not like anything they ever did. It is a science fiction story but is also a tale of suspense and intrigue told from the point of view of a modern-day reporter. It comes with a twist I guarantee you won’t see coming. This is a lost episode that is both unique, riveting and is titled The Cave Of Night. It first aired on February 10, 1956. Other Stories Include - Blood On My Hands, Lost Planet Homicide, Never Drive Alone On Interstate 40, The Cave Of Night, and Johnny Is True - Area 51. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

This time on we go another round with famous author Sylvia Shults and Ghost Stories with Sylvia. We answer questions sent in by you via Email. (Topics are: My Mom Is A Paranormal Nut, and The Slender Man). Then Sylvia and Ron tackle ghostly tales from history and celebrities. This was a fun chat and we invite you in to take a listen.  About Sylvia Shults:  Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Book Of The Dead. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more at her WordPress Home Page. Sylvia’s Links:  , , , Stories Include - The Horse Stable Murder, Unsolved Mysteries of World War II, Lincoln’s Bedroom, Norma Jean Returns, Washington Was On Your Side Of The Bed, and Johnny Depp’s Ghost. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On it’s all about the western and more to the point a western theme. We haven’t done that in a while and it’s high time we get to it. Everything on the show today has something to do with the old west. Our featured story comes from the OTR series The Six Shooter, we have a ghost story from a listener that has its origins in the late 1880s. Even our Audible review is all about the Texas Rangers. So we truly do represent. Featured Story - The Double SevenOur featured story for this week is a western and It comes from the OTR series The Six Shooter. It stars the incredibly gifted actor James Stewart. The episode we have today is titled The Double Seven and is a good representation of the classic western with a twist. Britt Ponsit (Stewart) finds himself in the middle of a range war and has to figure out which side he is on. It first aired on May 13th, 1954. Other Stories Include - Murder At The X-Bar Ranch, History Of The Texas Rangers, Black Jack Ketchum, and The Double Seven. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On this time it is all about the ghosts. We have two stories from you guys that just might be some of the best that we have ever had. One is about a haunted home, the other about a shadow that is quite grabby. Our featured story comes from the creative mind of Robert Aurtur who just happens to be the genius behind the radio series The Mysterious Traveler. We end the program with a Johnny Is It True that is part ghost tale and a part history lesson. Featured Story - The Haunted TrailerOur featured story for this week comes from the active mind of Robert Arthur. Who was he? Well, Robert was the writer and director of the OTR series The Mysterious Traveler. This is one of my very favorite radio dramas and the episode you are about to hear is a big part of why. We have had ghost stories before, but not quite like this one. Imagine a ghost with a chip on his shoulder and wanting a new place to haunt. Long comes Melvin McGraw in his brand new travel trailer and insanity ensues. The story is titled The Haunted Trailer and it first aired on June 3, 1952. Other Stories Include - Rocky Stebin’s Alibi, The X-Files: Cold Cases, My Haunted House, The Hand Under The Bed, The Haunted Trailer, and Johnny Is True - Ghost edition. Program Note: Here is the link to the episode of the Mysterious Traveler that I spoke of on the show. It is called . Also, if you want to view the drawing that FearFiest made for his story The Hand Under The Bed you can find it . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

It is a new year and with that comes new things to . On the podcast, we have a brand new segment called Our Amazing Stories. This will be about people and the things that they have done. It might be historical, current, or even futuristic. Today we delve into the past to look at the story of John F. Kennedy and PT-109. Also, on the show are two brand new listener stories and a classic from the golden age of science fiction. So sit back, relax, and press that play button. Featured Story - Circus Our Featured story comes from the novel The Counterfeit Man by Alan E. Nourse. What if your truth sounded too fantastic to believe and the only person who would believe you was the last person on earth who could help you. That is what our hero faces. It is titled Circus and first appeared in print in 1963. Other Stories Include - A Scarlet Letter, Shadeslinger - The Ripple System, The Man With The Red Eyes, The Scratching Ghost Dog, Circus, and Kennedy and PT-109. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

This is the last week before the new year and I am taking the week off. For the first time in quite a while, we will have a replay of a past show. What we have is my favorite episode from 2021. the 500th episode of . What can I say about this week's show other than to thank you for allowing me to continue to bring these to you each week. If you would have told me in 2011 that I would still be making podcasts in 2021 I would have said that I highly doubt it. However, here we are and there are so many people to thank for making this all happen. On this show, we play another round of Ghost Story Throwdown with Sylvia Shults. If you don’t remember the last one, they’re a lot of fun and this time we have a special guest who, I might add, is quite the character. So please press that play button and enjoy our 500th attempt to entertain you! Stories Include - The Broken Wheel, Lake Superior Never Gives Up It’s Dead, The History Of Battle Ground, The Sigma Phi Fraternity Ghost, The Slocum House, The Cremation Aboard the Swift, and Park Hill Cemetery Strangeness. About Sylvia Shults:  Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links:  , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On this time we are presenting a follow-up to what we played on last week’s show. Call it A Christmas Carol - Part Two, with a twist. Sylvia Shults and I are going to take and turn the classic story on its head with real ghost stories, Victorian oddness, Historical observations, and much more. We have skits, gripping discussions, and a whole lot of fun. So press that play button, this is going to be something special. Featured - Ghost Stories With Sylvia with Slyvia Shults Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Book Of The Dead. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more about her on her WordPress Home Page. Also, on her website, you can order the 2022 Days Of The Dead calendar. You get an incredible ghost story for each new month. If you are interested in a signed copy of her new book Days Of The Dead you can order it on her website. Sylvia’s Links:  , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On we have something special. We play the classic old-time radio version of A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens. This adaptation is performed, written, and directed by Orson Welles. The part of Ebeneezer Scrooge is played by actor Lionel Barrymore who has performed this role more than once during his historic career. Also, on the show, Sylvia Shults and I preview next week’s groundbreaking podcast which will be focused on A Christmas Carol. Featured Story - A Christmas Carol This story was part of the Campbell Playhouse which was a CBS radio drama series directed by and starring Orson Welles. It recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. It was originally published on December 19, 1843, by Chapman & Hall. It first aired on the Campbell Playhouse on December 24, 1939. About Sylvia Shults:  Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Book Of The Dead. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more at her WordPress Home Page. Sylvia’s Links:  , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On this week we have a classic science fiction story that has this humble beginning, The last man on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock at the door … Does that Sound intriguing? We also review a clever book by Scott McCormick, and we have two crazy listeners stories that should send chills down your spine. We end the show with a brand new Christmas edition of Johnny Is It True? Check it out! Featured Story - Knock Knock by Fredric Brown is our featured story for this episode. The last man on Earth following an alien invasion becomes an exhibit in a zoo set up by the invaders to showcase the flora and fauna of the conquered planet. It is based on the short story first published by Brown in Thrilling Wonder Stories magazine, in December 1948. Our version comes from X Minus One radio series which first aired on X Minus One on May 22, 1951 Other Stories Include - 38 Special Mystery, Rivals Frenemies Who Changed The World, How Do You Spell That Again, The Ghost Of The Abandoned Railway, Johnny Is It True - Christmas Edition, and Knock Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On this time we review the audiobook Ready Player One, have a story about a helpful green mist, and a ghost boy who haunts a child’s bedroom. Then we will listen to a science fiction story from Robert A. Heinlein titled The Roads Must Roll. We’ll end the show with a story about Halley’s Comet passing in 1910. So grab your favorite beverage and press that play button. Featured Story - The Roads Must Roll Our featured story is titled The Roads Must Roll and was originally published in the June 1940 issue of Astounding Science Fiction. It tells the story of a group of technicians working "down inside", among the very noisy great rotors which keep the roads moving. Things go bad and the world faces not being able to transport goods, people, or anything else for that matter. Will society grind to a halt or will Larry Gaines save the day? This is a radio adaptation of the story created by X Minus One that first aired on January 4, 1956. Other Stories Include - The Eye Of The Beholder, Ready Player One, Random O’Malley, Oak Park Ghost, The Roads Must Roll, and The Comet Tale. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On this time I guess you can say that this is our official Thanksgiving Day show. While it might be light on gobbler content since most of this show is... well normal amazing stuff. We have a review of Robert Jordan's Eye Of The World, two science fiction stories, and a Bigfoot adventure. Then we end the show with a tribute to the men and women of Plymouth Rock. So grab a turkey sandwich and enjoy the show. Featured Story - After A Few Words We have a story today that is... well.. different from anything we have ever had before. It could be considered “controversial” but it is too darn good to not play it. I received an email from Corey Snow of Chula Vista, California recommending it. Well, I gave it a listen, and I do not support the habit of smoking nor wish to glamorize its use, but this is a fantastic story. It is called...After a Few Words, was first published in Analog Magazine in the October 1962 edition, and is read for us by Corey. Other Stories Include - How Did You Know, The Eye of the World, Big Foot Calling Bigfoot, After a Few Words, The Ultimate Experiment, and The Thanksgiving Tale. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On this time we return to the home of Sylvia Shults for a brand new Ghost Stories With Sylvia. Sylvia shares stories about the living being visited by the dead, or in some cases it is the other way around. Joe Sauer from Illinois tells us a story about a stay in his father’s house that led to an interesting conflict with a former owner.  Also, we review an audiobook written by R.A. Salvatore titled The Highwayman.   About Sylvia Shults:  Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links:  , , , Other Stories Include - The Fine Art Of Murder, The Highwayman, The Old Ghost And A Pillow Fight, I Don’t Want To Chat, You Look Familiar, and The Lost Marines. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On :  First I want to thank everyone that sent me notes of condolences and encouragement for me and my brother. I am sad to report that on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 my brother James Allen Thompson passed away. He was a good man and will be missed. Thank you all for your support. The podcast today is a simple one. I need time off to deal with family issues and arrangements as you could guess. So for today, we will fill the whole hour with a story that my brother would love. It comes from the OTR series Screen Directors Playhouse and is a classic western starring Greggory Peck.  It is titled The Gunfighter and first aired on June 7, 1951.  Featured Story - The Gunfighter The Gunfighter is a 1950 American Western film directed by Henry King and starring Gregory Peck. It was nominated for Best Motion Picture Story during the 23rd Academy Awards. What we will hear is the Screen Directors Playhouse adaptation. It showcases some of the original cast and of course, Peck reprises his role as Jimmy Ringo. A young, reckless cowboy named Eddie deliberately provokes an argument with the notorious gunfighter Jimmy Ringo. The fight goes badly for young Eddie. Ringo is widely known as the fastest draw in the West, which makes him the target of every gunslinger eager to become famous as; The man who shot Jimmy Ringo. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links: